Define a Space Assignment
(You can also find this on Blackboard)
FILM/MEDIA 160 • SPRING 2018 • Professors Supanick and Lucas
PROJECT 1: DEFINE A SPACE
In this exercise students are required to define a space or location through visually controlled and expressive shooting. Begin by choosing a location either on campus or close by. Before shooting anything, observe the space for a while. What is happening there? What details exist that can tell a story about the space (signs, activities, objects, patterns of movement, etc.)?
BUILD STORY FROM SERIES OF SHOTS: Now, make a mental “shopping list” of shots. Think about what camera position, shot size and composition will work best for each shot. Remember that a still frame with movement going on in the frame can be more powerful than a moving shot. Try not to move the camera unless your move has a clear beginning and end.
EMOTION: Think carefully about what you wish to convey. It could be an emotional tone you feel in the location (claustrophobia, fear, energy, tranquility); or it could be that you are interested in the quality of light in the space; or perhaps what intrigues you is what goes on there; or maybe you like the architectural details, or the colors; you could also contrast interior with exterior, light and dark, movement and stillness ... it’s up to you! You don’t need to make a huge statement, but you must find some specific angle on the space and reveal that visually. Also consider how your shots might eventually come together in the editing. Do you want your images to lead us into the space from the outside? Or do you want to create a question as to where we are before you reveal the larger space? There are many different ways to approach this.
Students will edit in their groups to create one piece. Although the material should be silent (no natural sound) you can lay in an appropriate music or ambience track. Total length should be 1or 2 minutes max. THIS IS A GROUP PROJECT. You must both agree on the location and the concept. Each person can design their own shots or you can agree together on each shot. Everyone must handle the camera and shoot. Each team member will conceive of and shoot 10 shots and then all the shots will be pooled for editing. No actors/characters.
DUE: End of Lab 5
FILM/MEDIA 160 • SPRING 2018 • Professors Supanick and Lucas
PROJECT 1: DEFINE A SPACE
In this exercise students are required to define a space or location through visually controlled and expressive shooting. Begin by choosing a location either on campus or close by. Before shooting anything, observe the space for a while. What is happening there? What details exist that can tell a story about the space (signs, activities, objects, patterns of movement, etc.)?
BUILD STORY FROM SERIES OF SHOTS: Now, make a mental “shopping list” of shots. Think about what camera position, shot size and composition will work best for each shot. Remember that a still frame with movement going on in the frame can be more powerful than a moving shot. Try not to move the camera unless your move has a clear beginning and end.
EMOTION: Think carefully about what you wish to convey. It could be an emotional tone you feel in the location (claustrophobia, fear, energy, tranquility); or it could be that you are interested in the quality of light in the space; or perhaps what intrigues you is what goes on there; or maybe you like the architectural details, or the colors; you could also contrast interior with exterior, light and dark, movement and stillness ... it’s up to you! You don’t need to make a huge statement, but you must find some specific angle on the space and reveal that visually. Also consider how your shots might eventually come together in the editing. Do you want your images to lead us into the space from the outside? Or do you want to create a question as to where we are before you reveal the larger space? There are many different ways to approach this.
Students will edit in their groups to create one piece. Although the material should be silent (no natural sound) you can lay in an appropriate music or ambience track. Total length should be 1or 2 minutes max. THIS IS A GROUP PROJECT. You must both agree on the location and the concept. Each person can design their own shots or you can agree together on each shot. Everyone must handle the camera and shoot. Each team member will conceive of and shoot 10 shots and then all the shots will be pooled for editing. No actors/characters.
DUE: End of Lab 5
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